Restaurant style chicken korma/British chicken korma

This chicken korma is a popular classic dish made with coconut cream. It is easy to make this chicken korma at your home. This chicken korma recipe is delicious and coconutty. You can replace chicken with your favourite vegetable for a vegetarian option. Cauliflower goes very well in korma sauce.
chicken korma/Ceylonese korma/ korma recipe/ easy chicken korma /
how to make chicken korma at home.
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Ingredients
Serves 2
For marinade
300g skinless chicken breast/thighs
2 tbsp thick yoghurt
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
For the sauce
3-4 tbsp vegetable/coconut oil
2''' cinnamon sticks
3 green cardamoms
2 cloves
2 bay leaves
2 onions (pureed)
1 tsp ginger and garlic paste
1 green chilli (deseeded)
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 1/2 cup coconut cream
3 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
water as required

[@janetteblair2314]

I’ve tried cooking dozens of different recipes to perfect the taste of a restaurant korma and whilst some have been really good, this is in my opinion is the best yet - and the easiest. No special ingredients, no nuts, no thick cream (except the coconut cream) and no chopping of onions! Forget my portfolio of tried and tested Korma recipes - this has now become my family favourite. I was originally going to cook a Kashmiri curry with added fresh fruit but did this curry and at the end just on a very gentle heat, added some fresh lychees and banana chunks - delicious. Thank you for your good, clear instructions and tips.

[@fluffycrabvideos394]

bro, add a whole can of pineappple chunks and juice to make a malaya curry, its sooo good!!

[@hermaj33]

Thank you, Chef, I love your recipes, I am from Mexico but I do love Indian Food very tasty and love the variety of healthy spices and ingredients added to the recipes

[@interstellarlapisthecccp4946]

I'm drunk and I'm making this recipe, and I literally just noticed this guys accent isn't Indian, it's SCO-ISH. LMFAO

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Hope you enjoyed cooking your korma mate

[@fisheatsyourhead]

Aye there's a little indian in there but i can definitely hear the scottish!

[@ICVGW]

This made me laugh so much!

[@interstellarlapisthecccp4946]

@@ICVGW haha. 'there's a little Indian in there' made me laugh so hard XD

[@mickduncan3564]

@@interstellarlapisthecccp4946 me too lol

[@hannahc3641]

Oh my days, I made this and it is awesome!! Thanks so much for the recipe, sometimes you just need total comfort food and this is it.

[@ДжакетиЛув]

I just made this and have to give it 5 stars! I live abroad now and there is nowhere here that does a chicken korma, of all the recipes I have tried on KZbin this is the only one which tastes EXACTLY like they make in Indian Restaurants in the UK 😊 thank you very much!

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Wow that is quite a compliment. I am delighted to know that you have found your favourite recipe for korma 🙏

[@DoctorX360]

Made this for my daughter as she's not a big spicy fan, it was without a doubt the best korma I've ever cooked, superb!

[@josephinemurphy6443]

HI. JUST SUBSCRIBED REALLY LIKED THE WAY YO DONE YOUR KORMA I WILL BE TRYING ....LOOKING FORWARD TILL THE REST OF YOUR DISHES ....THANKS!

[@sowts5157]

So under rated there are some really great tips for cooking in general on his videos. It looks just like what you get at the best local restaurants.

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Thank you. I am glad that you found this video helpful 🙏

[@bankabaver4583]

Thank you chef, I’ll try this tonight. Best wishes from Sweden!

[@jocarson5310]

My first husband was from Glasgow and his family immigrated to the States when he was 16, He became a US citizen and stayed in the US, but his parents moved back to Glasgow when they retired. I had the opportunity to visit them on a trip to Scotland and they introduced me to Indian cuisine. I had Chicken Korma and I fell in love with it! After returning to the States I made it my mission to find Chicken Korma at various Indian restaurants here but none of them compared to what I had eaten in Glasgow. I can’t wait to make this and I am keeping my fingers crossed that my search is now over and I can have it anytime my heart desires! Thank you!

[@my2angels4ever26]

Im guessing you havent found it.

[@jocarson5310]

@@my2angels4ever26 I haven’t made it yet! 😀Soon now that I remember that I forgot about this recipe!

[@my2angels4ever26]

@@jocarson5310 🤣 I must say i loved it. I didnt get the yellow color though with my curcuma so i added saffron. It turned out perfectly. Greetings!

[@jocarson5310]

@@my2angels4ever26 I will let you know how mine turns out. It is on my meal schedule for the upcoming week.

[@MrCathal09]

​@@jocarson5310did you ever do it 😀

[@benjdontstayin]

Live in Australia found this recipe and have made it about 7 times now. Saved the video to my play list me and my wife love it. Thanks for sharing so simple!

[@CookthatFood]

Thank you for showing how to cook chicken korma with clear directions, and what-to-dos, what-not-to-dos! I love, love all kinds of curries, and I feel lucky to come across your channel today. 😊Cheers!

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Thank you 😊 I am glad that you liked the video and found it easy to follow 🙏

[@isyt1]

This looks great! I will give it a go. Always thought this had crushed almonds in it though?

[@antonyjosephine494]

Really Your Recipes Are Really Unique And Delicious...

[@ZeroFawkesGiven_]

This was absolutely delicious, exactly like takeaway 😀 thank you

[@sallyhughes7910]

Made this tonight for my very fussy step son who won’t eat any vegetables. onion is his worst. He absolutely loved it. Said it was the best he has ever tasted. Love the hidden veg haha. Thank you for the recipe.

[@hatesitrick]

😂 not much veg is this mate 😂

[@canberragirl811]

Thank you so much for this great recipe! It has become my go to for korma. I add ground fresh coriander just because I love coriander but it doesn’t need it/ It’s a fabulous recipe! Now I don’t need to ask my Indian relatives who hate giving out recipes lol

[@Anteater23]

This looks absolutely delicious. I’ve a wee suggestion. Could you ever make a peshwari naan recipe just like it’s made in the Indian restaurant ? It’s my favourite thing on the menu and it’d be so fun to recreate it at home!

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Thank you for compliments and I will surely do a peshwari naan video soon

[@Anteater23]

@@ChefAjayKumar Thank you. Can’t wait.

[@eieieiodownthepremierleagu5335]

Can really hear the Scotland in your accent, thank you for this recipe... one of my favourite dishes

[@justeat104]

I made this last weekend and it was absolutely delicious! I'm make your tikka masala tomorrow and have just marinated my chicken, can't wait! Thank you for the recipes Chef!

[@ChefAjayKumar]

I am glad to know that you loved it. Let me know how your tikka masala turns out 🙂🙏

[@monkeymonkey9632]

@@ChefAjayKumar could send me the recepie for korma instead of buying it from the takeaway please can u use vegetarian cream I'm allergic to daietlh

[@mixerD1-]

That looks fabulous chef. Thank you.👍🏼

[@0000000Lara]

finally a good and to the point explanation. Usually videos for indian food are waaaaay too long

[@SimonFoston]

The advice on getting the taste right is really useful.

[@soumya86]

I made this and it tasted amazing. Very simple too.

[@lindatakesitback8945]

Made this tonight for Valentine’s Day and it was delicious! I would say you could use double the amount of chicken. There was so much sauce!

[@ChefAjayKumar]

I am glad that you have enjoyed cooking korma 🙂

[@NancyGonzalez-ku2mi]

Thank you Chef Kumar. I love the one I get at the restaurant near my house; they do add to it raisins and almonds! It tastes fabulous! I will try your recipe, perhaps with that added twist. धन्यवाद

[@tag9515]

This was epic cooked it tonight have just moved abroad and it was so nice to have something that reminded me of home! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes!

[@matt9223]

Just made this tonight for the family and it's just received the chef's kiss. Really nice. Will definitely cook this again 👌thank you for sharing

[@dannyp2058]

Hi, thanks I’m going to attempt this for tonight, your Korma looks delicious. Kindest regards. Daniel

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Hope it turns out great for you. Thank you 🙏

[@jamesnz1636]

just made this - yum yum yum and yum. How do i make it a weeee bit hotter (medium)?

[@karencollier9004]

This looks amazing I will be making it this wee. Thank you.

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Thank you and let me know if any questions 🙏

[@thornbird6768]

I love Indian food ❤ Pasanda , Korma and Tikka Masala are my favourites . Mild and creamy 😃

[@susanmarshall8397]

this sounds amazing, i cant wait to make it but how and where do i get the recipe ?

[@vedana46]

All I can say wow you got the wow factor :))magically made smoothest taste and gentle taste not too spice or angrily hot just subtle. Everything in it creamy and sweet springly .so professionally spoken and simplified manner:)thanks and happy new year

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Thank you for your compliments. I am glad that you have liked the recipe. Wish you a very happy and healthy New year

[@briancherry1]

I made a nice Korma following your steps, although I added ground almonds. If I eat in a sandwich the next day, is that technically a Coronation chicken sandwich?

[@slimwalk708]

I followed your recipe and the Korma tasted fantastic. 💯👌

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Thats great. Thank you 😊

[@joshdowner6895]

i did the same. did not add as much creme to behonest. buy yes. i was surprised. i might make some slight ajustments. but will defo make it many more times

[@lth1072]

Looks great. Thankyou. That looks like a tasty korma .

[@rhiannonclarkson9461]

Made this the other day and loved it! Thanks for sharing !

[@craigieboyw]

How long do you marinate the chicken for? Looks great 👍

[@robertduffield1445]

Hi ajay I love your recipes I got chrons would you recommend any your recipes that are gentle on stomach?

[@chriswhite-zv6ou]

Absolutely fantastic. Easy to follow and very tasty. If you put too much water in how can you thicken it up. Cheers.

[@zolfodor4835]

The missus loves korma,so I,m making this for her tonight 👌👌 I,ll pep mine up after I,ve served hers coz I like mine spicy,have you done a vindaloo video mate ??

[@DaniMacYo]

This looks pretty easy. Great tutorial.

[@ChefAjayKumar]

It is easy to nail this one mate. Thank you for your compliments

[@lauralutz4538]

Thanks, Chef! Delicious, they have great taste in, Glasgow!

[@Hend_19]

Made this yesterday, was absolutely fantastic!

[@oddwoodpecker3861]

How long should you marinate the chicken for?

[@radusguru2196]

Thanks for the recipe. I always thought a korma has ground almonds. Definitely going to try this though

[@369-DRK]

I made it today and it was 😋 delicious. Thanks to u buddy from Canada 🇨🇦.

[@susieQ666]

making this tonight ...ive watched a few..thats how i found you ... yep definitely trying yours it stood out ....new sub ....🌟🌟

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Thank you and I am delighted to know that my recipe stood out for you.

[@grahamhill862]

Ajay, I've made this several times and it's amazing! Thank you! Tomorrow, I'm cooking this for 12! Any advice on upscaling would be most welcome!!

[@grahamhill862]

Can you offer any advice on upscaling please Ajay?

[@j.f.osiris7060]

Thank you ☆ I ve wanted to learn this proper Korma for a long time :) subscribed

[@ChefAjayKumar]

I am glad to know that you liked the recipe. Thank you for the subscribe 🙏

[@qzxerty]

Making this on the black sea coast of Turkey. Looks like it will be good

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Hope you like the recipe 🙂

[@qzxerty]

@@ChefAjayKumar it was excellent. I had to make a couple of substitutions but the taste and texture was very close to a restaurant korma.

[@ChefAjayKumar]

@@qzxerty thats great. I am sure with a little practice you will nail it and your korma will come out better than a takeaway

[@clouddash3968]

@@ChefAjayKumar xd takeaway is better but urs is deliciousssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@ChefAjayKumar]

@@clouddash3968 thank you for your compliments ☺

[@shirinjabbal2276]

Thanks ajay I live in Lanark I would love to visit your restaurant where is it

[@ChefAjayKumar]

@shirinjabbal2276 thank you too. It is in Glasgow merchant city. Please google Swadish by Ajay Kumar and you should be able to locate us.

[@gothicemowiccan]

Hi, i love this recipe, just wanted to know i could use diced lamb instead of chicken? Thought it was chicken when i defrosted it lol

[@mrhappyfoot]

fab recipe thanks mate

[@dannyboy6114]

How many people does this serve. I'm planning on making it for 2 adults and my teenage kid.

[@trav3ll3r]

I'm cooking this tonight for my boyfriend! It looks so yummy! I'm marinating my chicken right now! I'll let you know how it turns out! 😊😊😊

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Hope you both enjoyed the Korma 🙂

[@trav3ll3r]

@@ChefAjayKumar yes it's was fabulous! My boyfriend inhaled it, he had thirds! Thank you for such a lovely recipe!

[@ChefAjayKumar]

@@trav3ll3r I am delighted to know this and thank you for trying my recipe 🙂

[@christinecooper4424]

Where are the ingredients ​@@ChefAjayKumar

[@stephendoody1619]

Done it a couple of times very simple well worth doing better than paying for take away

[@CymruCreator]

I'm looking forward to trying this. I've followed quite a few recipes so far and it's been nothing like a korma from a takeaway or even a supermarket ready meal. Each time, it's been horribly sickly, but yours has lots more onions and less fat, which definitely seems better!

[@ChefAjayKumar]

🙏🙏🙏

[@rob4433]

And.... How did it come out?

[@CymruCreator]

@@rob4433 I'll let you know, I have the ingredients in the freezer but haven't fancied curry yet.

[@Yogamannn]

Looks goood id probably substitute the sugar for monk fruit and water for coconut milk or cashews milk

[@smoll.miniatures]

Looks awesome. Surprised there aren’t any almonds

[@houseoflou1788]

Will it taste the same if you replace coconut cream with Greek yoghurt/whipping cream? Will the alternatives reduce the calories or are they relatively the same? This looks great btw, I so want to try this! Thanks!

[@kwizmon]

Not really. You lose the coconut flavour which is needed, and yoghurt will give more of a sour flavour. Not that you can't do it of course. It can still be a lovely dish. Just different. If you want to use cream, use single/standard rather than whipping cream if you're buying it specifically. If you already have whipping cream in the refrigerator, then by all means use it.

[@heyloulou24]

Amazing recipe!

[@christinecooper4424]

How can I find the ingredients please? I've subscribed but still can't fund them.

[@karlnuttall2227]

Nice video , going to try this for the wife n kids 👍

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Thank you. Hope you all enjoyed your korma 🙂

[@EatwithRehan]

Wow that looks so delicious 😋😋❤️👌

[@zeenite9703]

AL Salam alaikum this was really bussing ngl had to get the naan out for this

[@hmmminteresting2451]

Love your Scindian (Scottish & Indian) accent

[@mickduncan3564]

looks lovely gonna try this definately

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Let me know how you get on or if any questions

[@curlykipper]

Great skills Chef Ajay. Indian cuisine one of my favourite foods. Is it easy to prepare home made coconut cream? What's your method?

[@ToddFarrell]

Do you recommend leaving the chicken in the marinate overnight? I have never heard of things being overly marinated so I would guess it is ok?

[@TheTehcChannel]

This is the craziest accent I've ever heard. Indian + Scottish accent. And I thought Indian + Greek accent was a crazy combo. Anyways, this looks delicious and I might try to cook it one day. I usually order it from a specific restaurant and it is golden. Love the sweet taste of the coconut. Then they also add a salad with a type of awesome white salad sauce, but I don't know what its called. It's so good.

[@scottharris5021]

Great recipe. Please help me understand why you choose to add water instead of the coconut milk that you say to discard.

[@jamesbryce9979]

Going to try this today

[@kenbar4761]

Hi at what point did you remove the Cardamon pods, bay leafs, cinnamon and cloves, your video doesn't show you doing that.

[@david111davies]

how do you make the coconut cream or what brand is it ?

[@terrythomas1549]

Can I also use sunflower oil instead of vegetable and coconut oil?

[@mavrickfaldo8866]

Tried it bro it's lovely cheers 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😉

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Thank you for trying my korma 🙏

[@lauriehill8841]

Amazing thankyou tastes gorgeous 😊👍👌

[@Paragon_Reason]

If I was making a shrimp korma, would I also cost the shrimp in the yogurt/marinade? Or simply season them for marinade, and add them at the very end, turn off heat, cover with lid, and steam. This steaming/blanching method I do with gumbo as to not overcook the shrimp so I figure It might work here as well. Thanks.

[@ChefAjayKumar]

You don't need to coat and marinate them. Rest you know well I can tell. Enjoy 🙂

[@lucyholmberg9094]

If I could give you ten thumbs up, I would. Thank you for such a delicious recipe, we loved it! 👍😋😋😋

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Thank you so much for your lovely compliment. I am delighted that you enjoyed your Korma 👍🏾

[@terrythomas1549]

Thanks for the recipe 🙏 mine was a bit to soggy tho

[@heliopolitan444]

That korma & me 👉⍩⃝

[@DanielGoodrick]

I had a korma in London that was amazing but it had almonds (or maybe cashews) in it. I know it did because my son, who has a tree nut allergy) reacted to it. Is it uncommon to put nuts in korma?

[@fuzailkhan6425]

Can I use coconut milk instead of coconut cream. Or does it have to be coconut cream?

[@lindafleming3907]

A little thank you feedback for you, Ajay.. a recipe from Mombasa. To a pint of coconut water add cod for two, half a medium red onion and a big tomato quartered, in a covered casserole, 180 in the oven.. very nourishing, sweet and tasty. Enjoy!

[@ChefAjayKumar]

I love the sound of this recipe. Will give it a try for sure at some point. Thank you 🙏

[@FM-sw1oj]

Is coconut cream the same as coconut milk? I’m from Oban 🙌🏼 love seeing another Scottish person 🧡

[@mrzxcvb9]

No its not, the coconut cream comes in a small cardboard box 200 G and is solid, coconut milk comes in a tin 400 ml and is liquid although it can settle out and you get the coconut cream at one end and coconut water at the other, Look for blue dragon brand in the supermarket it is a good product P.S. both can be used in recipe's although the coconut cream is more concentrated, so adjust the quantities accordingly

[@glasgowscooby]

Just realised your the ajay from swadish so edited my comment to say hi and Awrighty ajay hope your good and family are good swadish is the best indian restaurant in the UK no cheet sauces as you see in my comment i like authentic food so your restaurantis always a choice lets get GBM 2025 in the bag it should have been yours enough said you still number 1. never made a takeaway style korma before i usually make either a south indian or a mughli korma i have always preferred authentic to takeaway food but my neighbour wants me to make them a korma they are used to takeaway so as you know bit of a taste difference so i will be making this recipe. The chicken is getting marrinaded soon,and watching this i just realised that takeaways are really a mix of both north and south north with the onion and south with the coconut anyway iam making your recipe plus i will be doing a taster dish of both mughli north indian/pakistani and south indian authentic dishes so i can educate them on authentic food.❤

[@connor545]

Can you freeze this?

[@mordecai6801]

could you use coconut milk instead of cream?

[@NoodlesAnyone]

What can be a substitute for coconut cream or milk?:(

[@joefish6546]

Great recipe. Is the technique with the onions common to other dishes? I've never seen someone cook them as a slurry, great technique!looks like it really concentrates the flavor and produces an even caramelization.

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Thank you for your compliments. The cooking with sliced, chopped, minced or pureed onions or other fresh ingredients is decided by the end result or type of cuisine. Cooking onions throughly is what makes a dish a winner dish 👍🏾

[@kwizmon]

Yes it's fairly common. You want the flavour onion gives, but not pieces as the sauce should be smooth.

[@Virginonoblivion]

I'm cooking it right now. Thank you

[@mariapereira9607]

How do you make coconut cream.

[@boualiaboud3170]

Top chef 10/10

[@arneetkhanna9891]

Hloo chef I live in Birmingham I am learning the work of curry chef and your this curry is Soo helpful too me and I made it's it's Soo good .Thank you Soo much

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Hi Arneet. I am glad that you find my recipes helpful. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@yourlocalsource6329]

This was is a great recipe! I cook several Indian dishes and was looking for a korma dish that was like a fast food chain in Canada called tandori

[@ChefAjayKumar]

I am delighted to know that you like my recipes 🙂

[@Helmut-lang]

Stop searching this is it! The best korma recepie on this platform

[@ChefAjayKumar]

Thank you mate. I am delighted to know that you loved my recipe 🙂🙏

[@ForeverBooked92]

I made this at the weekend and it was delicious thank you

[@mikasazoldyck2482]

Can you use coconut milk?

[@jameshenderson5385]

Thought Korma contained almonds?